FINALLY DONE IT: Tayforth's new beginning

tayforth

Richard53 wrote: »

I was thinking the same thing. Tayforth writes with compassion and insight, and her style is simple, lucid, and very easy to read. She deserves a wider audience.

Ah, stop it, I'll get a big head Thank you xx

marisco_2

tayforth wrote: »

My appetite has started to return

That is a very good sign that you are healing and feeling strong enough to move forward. From your posts it comes across that your appetite for life has returned too. I think we are all privelledged to be getting to know the real you, the person who was suppressed for far too long. Here is a quote that I think sums up your bravery and strength;

From this day on, when you look back on the past, you can smile and think to yourself 'I never thought I could do it, but I did, I overcame the person who tried to bring me down'.

Well done tay.

tayforth

marisco wrote: »

That is a very good sign that you are healing and feeling strong enough to move forward. From your posts it comes across that your appetite for life has returned too. I think we are all privelledged to be getting to know the real you, the person who was suppressed for far too long. Here is a quote that I think sums up your bravery and strength;

From this day on, when you look back on the past, you can smile and think to yourself 'I never thought I could do it, but I did, I overcame the person who tried to bring me down'.

Well done tay.

Thanks very much, marisco. That's a beautiful quote. You're very kind. And likewise, I feel privileged to have had such incredible support and wisdom from you and everyone else on this thread.

I've had three meals today - I haven't eaten a lot but it's the first time in 2 months that I've actually eaten 3 times in a day. Being at my mum's has a lot to do with it too, she's been fussing round me!

nerak_y

Soooo pleased for you Tay!!! I bet it feels like you are genuinely moving forward with things now and having your mums support will be invaluable :-) Well done!! xx

tayforth

nerak_y wrote: »

Soooo pleased for you Tay!!! I bet it feels like you are genuinely moving forward with things now and having your mums support will be invaluable :-) Well done!! xx

Thank you, nerak_y. I'm so glad that I've finally told her, she took it incredibly well and she's been amazing. I can't wait to tell more people, I want everyone to know. When my sister comes home, I'll be able to tell her and then I can broadcast it to the whole world

Hurrah!!!!!! :beer:

scot88

Tayforth..I have been following your thread all the way.....but not had time to post til now. WOW...what an incredibly strong person you have turned into. You will go from strength to strength til you don't even wonder how it happened. I wish you all the very best for YOUR future.

tayforth

scot88 wrote: »

Tayforth..I have been following your thread all the way.....but not had time to post til now. WOW...what an incredibly strong person you have turned into. You will go from strength to strength til you don't even wonder how it happened. I wish you all the very best for YOUR future.

Thanks for your kind words scot88 I'm humbled that you've been following my thread and it's lovely of you to post and say such nice things.

I do feel a lot stronger than I was. Having said that, I'm not going to kid myself - I know that it won't be all plain sailing. But I'm getting there and I won't ever look back or regret my decision xxx

rockie4

tayforth wrote: »

I've been wondering about the posters earlier in the thread who said that they were in similar situations and thinking about leaving or already planning their escape. I'd love to hear from them to see how they're doing

I've got mine planned but until the house sells I'm in limbo so just trying to make the best of an awful situation. I'm on the list for several flats in the area I want, I've told him that if one comes up in the block I really want before we sell I will take it :eek: it will be an almighty stretch financially but I can do it if I have to and if it means moving with nothing but a bed and a chair then I'll do it!!
He's not making [STRIKE]much[/STRIKE] any effort to get full-time work but that's not my problem!
I'm willing to take a drop on the house price, after all it is MY house and I've done all my calculations on a lower price than I'm asking.

I'm struggling a little emotionally, I'm thinking that not a lot has changed for him, he is still living in the house, he doesn't contribute to any bills, I'm not cooking for him but I'm still providing tea/coffee and basics
I still have the feeling I have 'MUG' tattooed on my forehead at times :mad: .........but I know I will feel a lot better as soon as things start to move on the house.

You are an inspiration Tayforth :A If I come out of this situation feeling half as strong as you I will be ecstatic :T

I agree with the others that you should write a book about your experience!!

On your weight loss - it's good that your appetite has returned! I'm the other way...I comfort eat and have put on a few pounds so last week I went back to slimming club - a new group and they were very friendly, it's all part of my recovery xx

tayforth

rockie4 wrote: »

I've got mine planned but until the house sells I'm in limbo so just trying to make the best of an awful situation. I'm on the list for several flats in the area I want, I've told him that if one comes up in the block I really want before we sell I will take it :eek: it will be an almighty stretch financially but I can do it if I have to and if it means moving with nothing but a bed and a chair then I'll do it!!
He's not making [STRIKE]much[/STRIKE] any effort to get full-time work but that's not my problem!
I'm willing to take a drop on the house price, after all it is MY house and I've done all my calculations on a lower price than I'm asking.

I'm struggling a little emotionally, I'm thinking that not a lot has changed for him, he is still living in the house, he doesn't contribute to any bills, I'm not cooking for him but I'm still providing tea/coffee and basics
I still have the feeling I have 'MUG' tattooed on my forehead at times :mad: .........but I know I will feel a lot better as soon as things start to move on the house.

You are an inspiration Tayforth :A If I come out of this situation feeling half as strong as you I will be ecstatic :T

I agree with the others that you should write a book about your experience!!

On your weight loss - it's good that your appetite has returned! I'm the other way...I comfort eat and have put on a few pounds so last week I went back to slimming club - a new group and they were very friendly, it's all part of my recovery xx

Thanks for the update rockie4! I'm glad that you're moving forward and can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Keep posting, I'd love to hear about your progress

I have my fingers crossed that your house will sell soon and that you'll get a flat in the block that you want. You won't know yourself when you finally get away!!!

Thanks so much for the kind words, I'm really touched. Ha ha, you never know, maybe I will write a book! Not that anyone outside this thread will want to read it

Good luck at the slimming group, that's a really positive step and you have already started to blossom :beer:

tayforth

I've been feeling a bit down today about my rash, it seems to be easing on my torso but getting worse on my neck So Mum brought me for to a drive to a nearby town, just for a change of scene. She needed to sort out her home insurance, and was just going to renew with her existing insurer. Well, of course, me being Miss MSE, I gently persuaded her to go into a broker's office, and she ended up saving £80!

She was absolutely delighted. We promptly went to the shops, where she treated herself to a gorgeous top And then, as I was browsing, I saw a beautiful dress, which I tried on and loved! So I bought it It's 2 sizes smaller than I was a few months ago, and looks really nice on me. So we've both come home in a good mood.

How is everyone today? xx